Suzuki GSX750F Katana: review, history, specs
Class: sport-touring
Production: 1989-2006
Related: Suzuki GSX-R750
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| Suzuki GSX750F Katana (GR78A)
1989-1997 (Europe, North America) |
Suzuki GSX750F Katana (AK11)
1998-2006 (Europe, North America) |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1989 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 750
Frame: GR78A~ Code: GSX750FK |
| 1990 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 750
Code: GSX750FL |
| 1991 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 750
Code: GSX750FM |
| 1992 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 750
Code: GSX750FN |
| 1993 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 750
Code: GSX750FP |
| 1994 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 750
Code: GSX750FR |
| 1995 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 750
Code: GSX750FS |
| 1996 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 750
Code: GSX750FT |
| 1997 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 750
Code: GSX750FV |
| 1998 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 750
Frame: AK11~ Code: GSX750FW |
| 1999 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 750
Code: GSX750FX |
| 2000 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 750
Code: GSX750FY |
| 2001 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 750
Code: GSX750FK1 |
| 2002 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 750
Code: GSX750FK2 |
| 2003 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 750
Code: GSX750FK3 |
| 2004 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 750
Code: GSX750FK4 |
| 2005 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 750
Code: GSX750FK5 |
| 2006 | Europe, North America | Name: Suzuki Katana 750
Code: GSX750FK6 |
Specifications
Suzuki GSX750F Katana: specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2130 mm / 84,1 in – GSX750F (GR78A)
2135 mm / 84,1 in – GSX750F (AK11) |
| Overall width | 730 mm / 28,7 in – GSX750F (GR78A)
750 mm / 29,5 in – GSX750F (AK11) | |
| Overall height | 1180 mm / 46,5 in – GSX750F (GR78A)
1190 mm / 46,9 in – GSX750F (AK11) | |
| Seat height | 790 mm / 31,1 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1470 mm / 57,9 in – GSX750F (GR78A)
1465 mm / 57,7 in – GSX750F (AK11) | |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5,5 in – GSX750F (GR78A)
120 mm / 4,7 in – GSX750F (AK11) | |
| Dry weight | 209 kg / 461 lbs – GSX750F (GR78A)
211 kg / 465 lbs – GSX750F (AK11) | |
| Curb (wet) weight | ||
| FRAME | Type | Double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 41 mm telescopic fork (adjustable rebound damping), 125 mm / 4,9 in – GSX750F (GR78A)
41 mm telescopic fork (adjustable rebound damping), 130 mm / 5,1 in – GSX750F (AK11) | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock (fully adjustable), 136 mm / 5,4 in – GSX750F (GR78A)
Swingarm with mono-shock (fully adjustable), 142 mm / 5,6 in – GSX750F (AK11) | |
| Front tire size | 110/80 V17 – GSX750F (GR78A)
120/70 ZR17 (58W) – GSX750F (AK11) | |
| Rear tire size | 140/80 V17 – GSX750F (GR78A)
150/70 ZR17 (69W) – GSX750F (AK11) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 290 mm, 2-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 250 mm, 2-piston caliper – GSX750F (GR78A)
Single disc, 240 mm, 2-piston caliper – GSX750F (AK11) | |
| Fuel capacity | 20,0 l / 4,4 Us gal (reserve - 5,0 l) | |
| Trail | 101 mm / 4,0 in – GSX750F (GR78A)
99,5 mm / 3,91 in – GSX750F (AK11) | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,33 l / 100 km (44,1 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Oil/air-cooled, 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders in-line | |
| Bore & Stroke | 70,0 x 48,7 mm | |
| Displacement | 748 cm³ (45,8 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 10.7:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 106,0 hp (78,0 kW) /10500 rpm – GSX750F (GR78A)
92,0 hp (67,7 kW) /10500 rpm – GSX750F (AK11) | |
| Max. torque | 74,0 Nm (7,5 kgf*m) / 9500 rpm – GSX750F (GR78A)
64,7 Nm (6,6 kgf*m) / 9500 rpm – GSX750F (AK11) | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,52 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 230 km/h (143 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BST36SS – GSX750F (GR78A)
Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BSR36 – GSX750F (AK11) |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 1.681 – GSX750F (GR78A)
1.744 – GSX750F (AK11) | |
| Final reduction | 3.133 – GSX750F (GR78A)
3.000 – GSX750F (AK11) | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
2.062 1.647 1.400 1.227 1.095 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase A.C. Generator | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-14Ah – GSX750F (GR78A)
12V-8Ah – GSX750F (AK11) | |
Images
Suzuki GSX750F Katana: images, gallery.
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Videos
Suzuki GSX750F Katana: video.
Manuals
Suzuki GSX750F Katana: manuals, parts, microfiches.
- Suzuki GSX750F Katana: Workshop Manual, 1989-1997
- Suzuki GSX750F Katana: Workshop Manual, 1998-2006
- Suzuki GSX750F Katana: Service Manual, 1998-2006
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki GSX-750F Katana (07/1998) | Average MPG
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki GSX-750F Katana (07/1998) | 0-60 mph
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki GSX-750F Katana (07/1998) | Top speed